Multi-day Programmes

Our most popular programme packs a punch in just 5 days! Designed for students in Years 7 to 13, our high-impact journeys deliver powerful growth during critical years of youth development. 

These immersive experiences foster leadership, environmental sustainability, and vital social and emotional learning for rangatahi. Participants engage in outdoor activities that promote teamwork, build trust, and create lasting peer connections in just a few days, results that often take weeks to develop in other environments. 

Through whanaungatanga, Hillary Outdoors helps students grow in confidence and collaboration. Teachers frequently report improved attitudes, increased class engagement, and enhanced academic performance following a programme. Many students become leaders in their communities, schools, and beyond. 

Building your programme 

Every programme is designed in consultation with schools and youth groups. We tailor our programmes to focus on your values, desired learning objectives and outcomes. We use experiential education, outdoor adventure, community immersion, and communal living to engage rangatahi and develop learning experiences that include interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and activities that are physically and mentally challenging to foster growth 

Our Programme Overview describes what Focus Areas can be integrated into your programme and walks you through the consultation process. 

What does a multi-day programme at Hillary Outdoors look like?

Groups typically arrive fresh-faced and excited on Sunday and depart the following Friday with sore muscles, smiles, and a new sense of self. For many participants this is a highlight of their year and an integral part of their growth and development. 

At our Tongariro Centre, groups venture into the heart of an alpine environment, nestled next to Tongariro National Park. With Dual World Heritage site status, Tongariro National Park is renowned for its connections to Māori culture and outstanding volcanic features. Here, adventure meets education, as participants embark on thrilling journeys immersed in the maunga, awa and whenua. 

Over at our Coromandel Centre, groups dive into the unique coastal environment of the Hauraki Gulf, surrounded by native QEII Trust bush. The marine and bush ecosystems offer endless opportunities for conservation and adventure, while making memories and developing essential skills that will last a lifetime. 

Both Centres are ‘home’ for the groups during their stay, providing a welcoming and safe base to return to after a full day of exploration. They are a social space that encourages relationship-building within the groups while also providing food and shelter to fuel the next adventure! 

Not able to commit to a full 5 days of adventure? Not to worry, we can accommodate shorter stays tailored to fit your needs. Just get in touch! 

We look forward to hearing from you and planning your adventure!